SKIN TAGS

Papillomas/fibrous epithelial polyps/skin tags

Benign, commonly found on the neck, axilla, and eye area, often increase with age and friction.

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Skin tags are benign and often found on fibrous skin.

They are an overgrowth of epidermal cells. They are soft and writhing. They vary in size, shape, and colour, and are often darkly pigmented. They can be tiny pea-sized spots or even larger. They can be single or multiple. It occurs in areas of friction, around the neck, armpits, or the line of the bra, and can also occur during pregnancy. They can be easily treated with diathermy for immediate results by applying heat directly to the skin's earring stem. They are removed immediately and usually do not require further treatment.